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New Irish laws could make stalking a criminal offence

A pledge by the Irish Government to make stalking a standalone criminal offence has been welcomed by victims. Una Ring and Eve McDowell, backed by Fianna Fail senator Lisa Chambers, have led calls to make stalking a standalone crime under Irish law. ...

21 Apr 2022 at 15:53

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Transport Dept becomes first in Irish Govt to receive cycle friendly employer status

The Department of Transport has received recognition as an EU-certified gold standard Cycle Friendly Employer (CFE). It's the first Department in the Irish government to receive an award from the CFE project - an EU-wide platform for evaluation and ...

13 Apr 2022 at 17:20

Business

'Disgust' at overcrowding 'crisis' at University Hospital Limerick amid virus outbreak

UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick is enduring the worst rate of overcrowding this Wednesday morning, with more than double the patient numbers than any other hospital in the country. According to figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives ...

29 Nov 2017 at 13:33

National News

Fact check: Report said 11.5bn euros of private cash needed for 33,000 homes

In its manifesto the Labour Party said: “A recent report for the Department of Finance estimated 11.5 billion euros of private financing will be required per year to reach a target of 50,000 homes a year.” Evaluation This is not supported ...

04 Dec 2024 at 08:24

National News

Dr Holohan attempts to clarify new Trinity College role in health committee statement

Dr Tony Holohan said he does not intend to return to the role of chief medical officer amid questions over his new role at Trinity College Dublin. In an opening statement sent to the Oireachtas Health Committee, he said he wanted to ...

07 Apr 2022 at 12:58

National News

Amnesty International say record homeless figures are 'a stain on Ireland’s reputation'

Human rights organisation Amnesty International Ireland have identified 'significant failings' in Ireland's addressing of the housing crisis and homelessless, according to a report. Amnesty's 'State of the World’s Human Rights' ...

27 Apr 2024 at 12:45

National News

Over €344 million was spent on community development last year

Over €344 million was spent on rural development and range of town and village improvement schemes in 2021, according to the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Annual Report for that year. Minister for Rural and ...

12 Aug 2022 at 12:26

National News

Northern Ireland Secretary to meet with US leaders ahead of 25th GFA anniversary

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will meet political and business stakeholders during a visit to the US. Mr Heaton-Harris is leaving on Sunday for the five-day trip to Washington, Boston and New York during ...

22 Jan 2023 at 10:20

National News

New awareness campaign warns Irish public of fire risks over festive period

The Department of Housing has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the increased risks of fire over the festive period. The Department's National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) is pushing ...

07 Dec 2022 at 12:14

Number of people in emergency accommodation hits record high of 15,418

National News

Number of people in emergency housing hit new record high of 15,418

A record 15,418 people were living in emergency accommodation in Ireland last month, 4,675 of whom are children, figures show. Opposition parties called for a “radical” reset on housing to stem the constant increase in ...

25 Apr 2025 at 16:29

National News

Harris ‘relieved and delighted’ by Gena Heraty release after Haiti kidnapping

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has said he is “relieved and delighted” following the release of an Irishwoman who was kidnapped in Haiti. Gena Heraty, who is from Westport in Co Mayo, was one of eight hostages ...

30 Aug 2025 at 09:57

National News

Man pleads guilty to smuggling 1,700 animals

A California man who smuggled more than 1,700 wild animals into the United States, including 60 reptiles hidden in his clothing, has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Jose Manuel Perez, 30, of Oxnard, entered pleas ...

25 Aug 2022 at 11:48

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